The Portland daily press., 1887-02-03
MAGAZINE NOTICES.

The Life Of Lincoln, by Hay and Nlcolay in the
Century for February is occupied with LIncoln's
first term In Congress and his life as a lawyer
this nstallment concluding the first portion Of the
biography and carrying Its subject to his fortieth
year. His campaign for Congress, his opposition
to the principle Of the Mexican war, his maiden
speech In the House. his bill to abolish slavery IN
the District Of Columbia, his attitude toward ap
pointments TO once. and his characteristics as a
lawyer are part OF the subject-matter Of the Feb
ruary chapters. Other biographical articles re-
late to two widely different types Of diyines-Pres-
ident James MeCosh Of Princeton College, being
the subject Of paper by John van Cleye. and
Father Taylor, the Boston Methodist preacher, Of
two sketches, by the Rev. Dr. q. A, Bartol and
Walt Whitman, both OF whom unite ln pronounc-
ing him the most eloquent Of speakers. Prof
Lenaey's New Astronomy Series may approPFf~
ately be called the latest news from the sky. The
present paper has fascinating theme. The Stars,
aud ne treats L In way TO hold the attention.
Prof. RDd0lf0 Laneiani, the Director OF the new
MuseO urbanO IN Rome and the Curator Of an
works OF art discovered In that department OF TIA
ly contributes an article on the bronzes Of Rome.
The Balling OF Jefferson Davis, as rec0unted by
one Of the chief actors in the affair, Hon. Geo.
Shea, OF New York, Is the subject Of a paper by
George I. Lathrop. Mr.. Atklns0n's second paper
on The Strength and Weakness Of Nations this
one en- their weakness) Is like ITS predecessor In
presenting graphically an array of facts which
viii long Be referred to by writer's. Col. w. Q.
Church, in A Mdwinter Resort. describes the
Bahamas IN a sparkling style, quite In keeping
with the Illustrations BY Mr.. Wilson Homer. In
eldentally Is given an account Of certain members
OF President Cleyeland's family. The Oldest
Church In London (St. Bartholomew the Great) il
the subject Of an article BY Dr. Norman Moore,
which Is accompanied BY beautifully drawn and re-
produced pictures by Pennel Of the different parts
Of this llttle-visted building. In the War Series
the important subject Of Gettysburg Is concluded
by paper Of untechnical narrative BY the Ofieer
who gave the order for the charge in The third
days light, to wit, General James IOnRslreet
Portraits OF Generals II. Il. Lee. Barksdale
Semmes, Fender, and Garnett are among the cuts
Harper's Magazine for February ia peculiarly
strong number, being frelghted with three serial
stories. any one Of which would be a feast, four
richly illustrated descriptive articles short story
by Grant Allen, and attractive variety OF short
poems, one Of them, from Cowley's The Mistress,
being charmlngly Illustrated by Abbey and Par
sons. Charles Dudley Warner describes the
Bayou Teehe Country Of Southern Louisiana,
known as The Acadian Land, very eutertainmgly,
and his fellow traveller, w. II. Gibson beautl-
fully illustrates his text Mr.. Howells's new now
ell, April Hopes, begins with every assurance Of
| exeelng even his high standard, taking Boston
| lie OF to-day for his theme. The conclusion Of
sir Edward Reeds survey OF the Continental ma.
| Nles OF Europe carefully measures the naval
/ strength OF Italy, Russia, Germany Austria. and
/ turkey. The war correspondent Frank ID. NIL.
| let, contributes sequel 20 his Illustrated des-
cription OF summer life among the COssacks In the
January number. A Winter Campaign with the
| COssacks contains several thrilling and curious
| passages recOuntlng the hardy, adventurous life
| Of these pioneers u the Cars army. The ati-
th0r's drawings render his Itlcie doubly interest
Ing. The eleventh part OF Blackmore's novel,
Springhaven, rapidly progresses towards the close
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Russian life, .moyes powerfully amid stirring
scenes.